Monday, April 19, 2010

IF_Detective

This is my entry for this weeks Illustration Friday prompt Detective. I'm still working on my tutorial for the previous illustration, trying to find time to setup my new computer, and to learn to use a Mac. I've always used a PC. For some reason my husband has always had a thing against anything Apple. I don't really get it, but he actually bought me one this weekend. Yay!!!!!! He's very supportive, except for the occasional "it's not my favorite" comment and it was incredibly sweet of him because his computer is sooooooooooooo old and outdated. New toys are so much fun. Thanks for visiting and for taking the time to leave a comment!

Congrats Karen, you deserve it! Have a blast with your new itoy! I'd love a mac, but John has spent so much money on me lately, it's gotta wait. My iphone is the closest I've gotten so far, and I absolutely love it. This piece is gorgeous, the colors, details on the bark the perspective - bravo girl! I have an award for you at my blog so stop by when you can.xoxxo

Oooooooh, this is so neat! Lotsa great details here -- the blurred tree trunk makes for very nice depth. I like the glint of sunshine through the leaves and the coffee mug stain on the magazine. Delicious, all of it!

Great illo Karen! That tree bark is mesmerizing! Love it! Hey thanks for the award(s) You are the best! Congrats on your Mac. I just got a new one for Christmas.(iMac) They are great for graphics! God bless

You posted this THREE DAYS AGO and I missed it!! Was there a time warp?? I love it-- the perspective, how his face is hidden the sky, the tree-- everything! You are just so darn talented, and a sweet-patooty to boot! Thanks for the awards-- so glad we're bloggy friends!

Ester, yes, I altered a brush I found on Brusheezy (I think). I've had it for over a year so I can't remember for sure. I also make them from photos, then paint into them, saves time plus I love mixing elements like that into my work.